Confined Space Training & Worker’s Safety

Confined spaces are enclosed spaces or semi enclosed spaces. Workers may face confined space work to do hence it is necessary to have proper information related to this work. There are several institutes & companies which offer confined space training courses. Working at these places may be highly dangerous Venture as the hazards faced are very high and can be fatal most of the times. Statistics show that more than 60% of those that die in Confined Spaces are the people who are attempting to perform a rescue. The training teaches you to deal with dangers, the work in the area, and be aware of what steps they have to take if something should go incorrect.

Risks of confined spaces involve low oxygen level or injurious vapors. It is not possible to smell oxygen or some toxic gases, so the human nose is not a reliable source of indication of secure or insecure atmospheres. Confined space rescue training equips workers with the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure safe entry to confined spaces, including such precautions as testing of air quality, forced ventilation, proper observation and monitoring of workers in the space, and a rescue procedures using appropriate safety harnesses and other equipment. 

Working in a confined space is one of the hazards potentially faced by those working in the construction and maintenance industries, in particular if you work on the docks or in the sewage and mining industries. When working in this kind of environment there are a number of volatile characteristics, which is why having the correct construction training to make sure they can work safely.

Risks of confined spaces involve low oxygen level or injurious vapors. It is not possible to smell oxygen or some toxic gases, so the human nose is not a reliable source of indication of secure or insecure atmospheres. Before entering any hazardous Confined space, the rescuer must analyze the surroundings for leakage or presence of any poisonous gas as this will help protect the rescuer and his rescue team. A Mechanical device is to be provided to assist in hoisting the victim when entries are made five feet or more below grade. In this way one can perform non-entry rescue. The rescuer must have proper lighting if the space is too dark to see in. In addition, remember that whenever the rescuer switches on an Electronic device in a confined space they should confirm that there is not a flammable atmosphere and or preferably use intrinsically safe equipment.